The wait is killing me

[bubbadavis]

I just got back a form 4 on a trust. Check was cashed 6/10. Approved on 9/22.

 

Waiting on a form 1 (e-filed). I was hoping they might approve both :(

Edited October 9, 2015 by bubbadavis

[Dolomite_supafly]

They won't do both. I filed two items several months apart. I knew the first one was coming up soon so I emailed them and basically begged them to approve both because it was my birthday, because I was a vet, because I am disabled and any other excuse I could. When that did not work I replied saying I was doing it for THEM so they could clear out some of the back log by approving both of mine at the same time. That worked so well that I am still waiting. There is not rhyme or reason to how they do things. Seems like they would at least do a query to see if any other items are pending when one is being approved. Most people do multiples, at least initially, so they could clear a lot more by checking.

 

One thing that really dumbfounds me is in this modern age they are still doing things manually. Seems to me there could be some sort of automated system in place to approve items instantly, especially if you are a frequent flyer.

 

I have never heard that the background for an NFA item is anything more than a NICS check, just like when you buy a regular firearm. Imagine the revenue that could be generated if customers could walk in, buy and walk out with an NFA item.

[bubbadavis]

I knew there was virtually no chance they would approve both. That would show how efficient our government could be.

 

I recall reading about you trying to get multiples approved on another thread; while I was hoping, I knew I had about the same chances as winning the lottery.

 

The NFA should be done away with. Suppressors and SBRs should be readily available and instantly available. Neither are commonly (or probably every) involved in a crime - other than being stolen by some lowlife. Plus Hollywood has done us no favors with their portrayal of suppressors; people believe you can make a full auto 50 BMG make no noise.